--- title: YouTube, Netflix and Amazon are Gen Z’s Top Brands in 2023, New Research From Rival Group Finds description: Inaugural Gen Z Brand Power Index uses mobile chat-based polling techniques and a multi-dimensional analytic framework to capture the appeal, shareability, emotional connection, and value-alignment of brands among this up-and-coming generation. image: https://www.reach3insights.com/hubfs/Gen%20Z%20Brand%20Power%20Index/Gen%20Z%20Brand%20Power%20Index.png --- [![reach3](https://www.reach3insights.com/hubfs/reach3.svg "reach3")](https://www.reach3insights.com/?hsLang=en) [![Reach3-logo-white](https://www.reach3insights.com/hubfs/Reach3Insights_March2019%20/Home%20page/Reach3-logo-white.svg "Reach3-logo-white")](https://www.reach3insights.com/?hsLang=en) ** ** This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # YouTube, Netflix and Amazon are Gen Z’s Top Brands in 2023, New Research From Rival Group Finds *Inaugural Gen Z Brand Power Index uses mobile chat-based polling techniques and a multi-dimensional analytic framework to capture the appeal, shareability, emotional connection, and value-alignment of brands among this up-and-coming generation* Chicago, IL, May 11, 2023 – Rival Group, the powerhouse market research company behind Reach3 Insights and Rival Technologies, today unveiled its inaugural [Gen Z Brand Power Index](https://www.reach3insights.com/gen-z-brand-power-index?hsLang=en) and revealed Gen Z’s favorite brands in 2023.   Using a [mobile chat-based methodology](https://www.reach3insights.com/our-approach?hsLang=en) that aligns with how Gen Z themselves communicate, the research included over 354 brands spanning [CPG](https://www.rivaltech.com/cpg), retail, tech, streaming, media, insurance, health, and financial services. Through a multi-dimensional analytic framework that combined measures such as appeal, shareability, emotional connection and value alignment the research found that YouTube, Netflix and Amazon are top brands among Gen Zs in 2023.   Gen Z’s Top 15 Favorite Brands in 2023:   1. YouTube 2. Netflix 3. Amazon 4. Google 5. Instagram 6. Lays 7. Doritos 8. Target 9. Hersheys 10. Disney 11. McDonald’s  12. Walmart 13. Gatorade 14. Visa 15. Hulu “It has never been more crucial to understand the underlying motivations driving Gen Z behaviors,” says Matt Kleinschmit, CEO and Founder of [Reach3 Insights](https://www.reach3insights.com/?hsLang=en). “This research incorporates important — but often ignored — aspects of Gen Z attitudes that drive resonance, sales, and long-term brand engagement. Considering factors like emotional connection, shareability and alignment with values is crucial in getting a more complete picture of how your brand is performing among this critically important generation.”  Unlike other research studies and brand trackers, [Gen Z Brand Power Index](https://www.reach3insights.com/gen-z-brand-power-index?hsLang=en) doesn’t rely on email-based surveys, instead leveraging [mobile chat-based technology](https://www.rivaltech.com/platform) that also includes quant, qual and video inputs to gain a more complete understanding of brand perceptions.   “Capturing qual inputs and video selfies allowed us to get rich context on what’s really driving brand salience and relevance among Gen Zs,” says Renee Khalili, Vice President at Reach3 Insights and lead researcher of the study. “This powerful blend of quant, qual and video provides our clients and partners with holistic insights they can take action on.”  Since its inception in 2017, Rival Group has seen increasing demand from top brands for its research consulting and technology to understand younger consumers. Companies like [REVOLT TV](https://www.rivaltech.com/revolt-tv), Samsung, Paramount, and [Diageo](https://www.rivaltech.com/diageo) have used the group’s Gen Z on-demand solutions, brand research services, and [insight community platforms](https://www.rivaltech.com/community) to understand and anticipate the evolving needs of this important cohort.   [![Gen Z Brand Power Index - rankings](https://www.reach3insights.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gen%20Z%20Brand%20Power%20Index%20-%20rankings.jpg?width=800&height=800&name=Gen%20Z%20Brand%20Power%20Index%20-%20rankings.jpg)](https://www.reach3insights.com/gen-z-brand-power-index?hsLang=en) To access the full Gen Z Brand Power Score report, please visit [reach3insights.com/gen-z-brand-power-index](https://www.reach3insights.com/gen-z-brand-power-index?hsLang=en)  #### About Rival Group:  The Rival Group is a modern insights company focused on re-orienting the industry around the needs and expectations of the participants to deliver deeper insights and bigger impact to market research, marketing and business leaders. 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